Trail map
Open
No spots left? Get notified when we find availabilities.
No spots left? Get notified when we find availabilities.

Rim to Rim to Rim Trail in 4 days


Itinerary

South Kaibab Trailhead
14 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Cottonwood Campground
12.8 mi • 5,200 ft gain
Cottonwood Campground
12 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Indian Garden Campground
4.5 mi • 3,200 ft gain
Bright Angel Trailhead
Driving directions
Trail map
Open

Reservations

Until Oct 31

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Lottery (by fax)
May 20
12 AM MST
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application form
Passed deadline

Option 2

Reservations (by fax)
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application form
Reservations close 2 weeks ahead at 11:59 PM MST
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.

Option 3

In-person reservations
Day of
8 AM MST
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM MST
No additional permits are released

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the permit application:

Entry LocationSouth Kaibab Trailhead
Exit LocationBright Angel Trailhead
Type of backcountry / wilderness use requestedBackpacking
Night 1CCG Cottonwood
Night 2CCG Cottonwood
Night 3CIG Indian Garden

Select a start date

Embed on your site